Description
A delightful dish featuring shrimp baked with garlic, fresh herbs, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, celebrating flavors and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the breadcrumb mixture: In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped oregano, salt, and olive oil; mix until combined.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish; drizzle with more olive oil.
- Top with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down slightly to ensure it sticks.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the dish and sprinkling parsley on top.
Notes
Serve immediately with a light salad and crusty bread. Can substitute shrimp with scallops or a mix of seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: shrimp, seafood, Italian, baking, family recipe, easy dinner